Haridwar Tour Packages
The gateway to the Char Dham and the Garhwal, Haridwar is a famous pilgrimage spot for Hindus. Haridwar is one of the four spots, the others being Ujjain, Allahabad and Varanasi, where the elixir of immortality- Amrita spilled over from the Kumbh in which it was being carried by Garuda- the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Haridwar along with the other four places is therefore the venue for the Kumbh Mela that takes place every 12 years. Haridwar tour packages are particularly popular among pilgrims. However, the lively and colorful surroundings reverberating with the hustle bustle and devotion of the pilgrims, are a sight to see and makes Haridwar tour packages equally popular among secular tourists as well.
Haridwar Tour Packages- How to Reach
By Air: the nearest airport is the Jolly Grant at Dehradun. Air Deccan operates regular flights between Delhi and Dehradun.
By Rail: Haridwar is an important railhead in the Northern Railways and is connected to major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, Ujjain, Dehradun, Gorakhpur etc.
By Road: the NH 45 passes through Haridwar and connects it to other cities in Uttaranchal.
What to See on Haridwar Tour packages
The tourist attractions in Haridwar as expected are mostly places of religious interest. The Har Ki Pauri is the famous bathing ghat on the Ganges. Just as the Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi, thousands of pilgrims everyday gather at Har ki Pauri to take a bath in the holy waters of the Ganges.
Temples in Haridwar
- Mansa Devi Temple
- Kanhal Temples
- Daksha Devi Temple
- Chandi Devi Temple
Accommodation and Food
There is no dearth of hotels and restaurants in Haridwar. Apart from deluxe, heritage and economy class hotels, the Dharamshalas also offer cheap accommodation. The food available in Haridwar is mostly vegetarian, by virtue of the religious significance of the place.
